Audit Manager

Pkf Durban; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auditing firm in Pretoria is seeking an Audit Manager to lead audit engagements and supervise trainees. The ideal candidate is a registered CA(SA) with extensive experience in audits, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. This role requires strong leadership abilities and effective communication in both English and Afrikaans.

Qualifications

• Experience in compilations, reviews, and audits.
• Working knowledge of IFRS, VAT, Income Tax, Companies Act, Auditing Standards.
• Own transport and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and co-ordinate work with audit trainees.
• Manage and supervise audit engagements.
• Conduct full audit file reviews.
• Communicate firm’s decisions to Audit Dept.

Skills

Communication skills (English and Afrikaans)

Analytical skills with attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Eligible to register or registered as CA(SA)

Completed a 3-year SAICA Training contract

Tools

CaseWare

GreatSoft

Excel

Word

Pastel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

PKF Pretoria is looking for an Audit Manager to join their team.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Eligible to register as a CA(SA) or already registered as a CA(SA)
• Working knowledge of CaseWare, GreatSoft, Excel, Word, Pastel, Microsoft Outlook.
• Experience in compilations, reviews, and audits.
• Academic/Technical Knowledge: IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, VAT, Income Tax, Companies Act, Auditing Standards
• Own transport, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel.
• Good communication skills (English and Afrikaans).
• Completed a 3-year SAICA Training contract

Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Plan and co-ordinate work with audit trainees
• Manage resourcing and plotting of staff members on audit engagements.
• Provide technical assistance to staff members.
• Manage and supervise audit engagements
• Counselling, coaching, and training audit trainees
• Conduct full audit file reviews and related reports to ensure the relevant files are ready for sign-off
• Weekly staff briefing
• Plan for upcoming jobs and continuously adapt plans to take account of changes
• Report to Partners and monitor progress on their jobs - act as a liaison between Partners and audit trainees
• Meet with Clients regarding Audit/Accounting Issues
• Manage Client queries
• Communicate firm’s decisions to Audit Dept and feedback Audit Dept issues to Partners
• Audit assignment budget planning and management
• Approve timesheets. Perform billings and manage.
• Monitoring and evaluation of performance in relation to the budget.
• Performance management of staff members including, continuously providing feedback to staff.
• Responsible for Staff Assessments (SAICA Assessment Process)

Personal Attributes

• Ability to give and accept constructive criticism in a professional manner
• Comfortable in digital space and reviewing files using IT
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
• Self motivated and able to work alone and in a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Solution driven
• Excellent time management skills
• Keen interest in remaining in public practice

To Apply, Upload The Following

• Your full CV
• Copy of your full academic records
• Copy of your identification certificate
• Please ensure that you provide all the required documents to avoid rejection of your application